My Man Godfrey 1957
“She wanted her breakfast in bed - but not alone.”
What is My Man Godfrey?
My Man Godfrey is a 1957 American comedy film directed by Henry Koster, starring actors such as June Allyson and David Niven. The story follows the eccentric Bullock household as they hire a bedraggled man named Godfrey Godfrey as their new butler, whose good manners hide a mysterious past that remains concealed even as he proves a great success.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1957
- Studios
- Universal International Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Trailer
Overview
My Man Godfrey is a 1957 American comedy film directed by Henry Koster, starring actors such as June Allyson and David Niven. The story follows the eccentric Bullock household as they hire a bedraggled man named Godfrey Godfrey as their new butler, whose good manners hide a mysterious past that remains concealed even as he proves a great success.
The film has been made available through platforms such as the Universal Vault Series on MOD DVD. It falls under the comedy genre with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, presenting a narrative driven by family eccentricities and the disruptions caused by an old flame and a sister making waves.
Should you watch it?
“An eccentric household hires a bedraggled butler with a mysterious past.”
- Features performances by actors including June Allyson and David Niven under the direction of Henry Koster.
- Explores the dynamic of an eccentric household needing a new butler.
- Involves dramatic complications when an old flame turns up and a sister starts making waves.
- The production experienced notable behind-the-scenes complications, including the firing and suing of intended Hollywood debutant O. W. Fischer two weeks into production.
Watch it if you enjoy classic comedies about eccentric families and mysterious staff.
This is a comedy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about My Man Godfrey — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is My Man Godfrey worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream My Man Godfrey (1957)?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms, though the film was released as part of the Universal Vault Series on MOD DVD.
Is My Man Godfrey (1957) worth watching?
User ratings across referenced platforms include a 72 percent rating on CSFD.cz and a 63 percent rating on Kinobox.cz.
What is the binge duration for My Man Godfrey (1957)?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What are the essential episodes of My Man Godfrey (1957)?
As a feature film directed by Henry Koster rather than a television series, it does not contain episodes.
Explore My Man Godfrey
Where to watch Similar movies More from Universal International Pictures
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on My Man Godfrey.